Weekly Reader, Edition 3 (including Science Spin) articles from May 2006

Weekly Reader, Edition 3 (including Science Spin) archives from May 2006

Vanishing frogs: why are so many frog species disappearing?
May 5, 2006... Why did dozens of harlequin frog species start vanishing 20 years ago? Scientists studying the brightly colored frogs might have solved the mystery. The experts blame a skin fungus for causing the frogs to die off. A fungus is a form of plant...

Simpsons beat out freedoms.
May 5, 2006... Doh! Americans have some homework to do. Most know more about The Simpsons than the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. That finding was from a recent poll of 1,000 Americans. The First Amendment promises five freedoms to all...

Life on Saturn's moon?
May 5, 2006... Great geysers of water! That's what scientists recently discovered on Enceladus (en-SEL-ahduhss), one of Saturn's moons. A geyser is a spring that shoots water into the air. Scientists are excited by the news. Water is a key ingredient...

Which one is it?(read a chart)
May 5, 2006... What are some differences between amphibians and reptiles? Read the chart to find out. Then answer the questions that follow. Amphibians Reptiles * have webbed feet * have clawed feet and no...

Word wise.(edit text)
May 5, 2006... Cross out the spelling mistake in each sentence below. Then write the correct word above it. 1. Frogs breathe threw their skin. 2. Harlequin frogs can be vary colorful. 3. Amphibians spend part of there life in water. Answer...

Know the news.(reading comprehension)
May 5, 2006... How much have you learned from this issue? Fill in the circle for the best answer to each question. 1. Why is a skin fungus a danger to frogs? A The fungus attacks only animals without backbones. B The fungus destroys the frogs'...

Kids take action.
May 5, 2006... Take the Time to Say "Thanks" Every day you are helped by many people--bus drivers, teachers, cafeteria workers--and they appreciate your thanks for what they do. But there is one group of people you may not think about thanking in our...

Weekly Reader edition 3 survey 2006.
May 5, 2006... Your opinion counts! Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below. Return the survey for a 1-in-50 chance to win a classroom subscription for next year! You can also complete the survey online at...

The world's wardrobe.
May 5, 2006... Just like you, many kids around the world decide what to wear each morning Like you, they might put on a pair of jeans and their favorite sneakers. But some children in other places also dress in unique ways. Those choices often reflect their...

How will you say thank you to the troops?
May 5, 2006... Send a "thank you" e-mail. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Collect phone cards for the troops far from home. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Write "thank you" cards and letters. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Create your own special "thank...